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On behalf of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, and our heartfelt thoughts to all those who were injured. The loss of life and injuries resulting from the... 1/4
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people, and the unwavering way we come together to support one another through the most difficult of circumstances. As the affected families and communities navigate the days ahead, they should know the entire Canadian Armed Forces community stands with them in grief, ... 3/4
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support, and solidarity. Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by this devastating event. Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Renée Hansen Chief Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force 4/4
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This Friday, join us in saying farewell to the CT-114 Tutors. Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026 live on our Facebook page. The live stream will begin at 2 p.m. (EDT).
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Say farewell to the CT-114 Tutors with us. Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026. The live stream will begin on the RCAF Facebook page at 2 p.m. (EDT)
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🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇩🇰 #OperationARCTICVANGUARD is a long-planned NORAD Op bringing together Canadian, U.S., Danish, and NATO partners to strengthen interoperability and enhance Arctic readiness that contribute to the defence of North America.
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Aircraft and personnel from across North America are preparing for Exercise AMALGAM DART. From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, forces from the Alaskan, Canadian and Continental U.S. NORAD Regions will conduct realistic training designed to strengthen NORAD’s ability to detect, track, identify and respond to modern air-domain threats. The long-planned, routine and defensive exercise will integrate personnel, aircraft, command-and-control organizations and air battle management capabilities throughout North America. Learn more: norad.mil/Newsroom/Press-Rel… #ExerciseAMALGAMDART #WeHaveTheWatch @RCAFOperations @1stAF @ANRALCOM
United States military members arrive with a C-130 for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at Canadian Force Base (BFC) Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 21, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

ALT United States military members arrive with a C-130 for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at Canadian Force Base (BFC) Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 21, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

ALT Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

ALT Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

ALT Technicians from 425 and 433 Tactical Fighter Squadron, base at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, prépare a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-118 Hornet figurer Aircraft for EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at CFB Bagotville. Photo taken on the tarmac at CFB Bagotville, on August 20, 2026. Exercice AMALGAM DART is a planned, routine North American Aerospace Défense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August - 1 September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s readiness to defend North America against modern air threats, strengthens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States - Canada défense partnership Photo taken by Cplc Geneviève Beaulieu, Imagery Section, Alouette, Québec.

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A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 transported a U.S. Army M142 HIMARS to Nome, Alaska on July 31st alongside Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division during Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.
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On Friday, RCAF LGen Huddleston, Deputy Commander, NORAD, joined Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander @RCAF_ARC at #ADSE2026 to discuss the future of aerospace and continental defence. "The strength of NORAD has always been rooted in partnership. Collaboration and innovation are essential to defending North America in an increasingly complex security environment." Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success. #NORAD #Aerospace #Defence #WeHaveTheWatch
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🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨 The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, with three RCAF CF-18s from 4 Wing Cold Lake, will be conducting a flyby today at approximately 7:30 p.m. (PDT), for the David Foster Foundation 40th anniversary concert in Victoria, BC. facebook.com/share/p/1BzvUQd…
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National Defence
@NationalDefenceJul 21
Today, Minister McGuinty joined his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, to announce that Canada will become the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Text on image: News release

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National Defence
@NationalDefenceJul 6
Milestone reached for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability. ✅ On July 2, the first CC-330 Husky completed its first test flight in Spain, allowing teams to assess design, performance, and safety. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
A CC-330 Husky during take off over a grassy field by a sunny day.

ALT A CC-330 Husky during take off over a grassy field by a sunny day.

A CC-330 Husky in the sky by a sunny day.

ALT A CC-330 Husky in the sky by a sunny day.

A CC-330 Husky in the sky by a sunny day.

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With World Cup matches upcoming in Canada 🇨🇦 Pilots are reminded to check all NAV CANADA NOTAMs for CYVR and CYYZ/CYTZ ⚠️ Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace may prompt a #NORAD response!" To avoid this, fly informed and safely ⚽️
North American Aerospace Defense Command
@NORADCommandJun 8
With World Cup ⚽ matches kicking off in the U.S. and Canada this week, we are reminding all pilots to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, all pertinent #NOTAMs and flight-planning resources – even for your routine flight patterns. 🇨🇦 In Canada ➡️ Watch for NAV CANADA NOTAMs, AICs, and special-use airspace publications for CYVR/Vancouver and CYYZ/CYTZ/Toronto. 🇺🇸 In the U.S. ➡️ Check all applicable #FAA NOTAMs, TFRs, and additional guidance for regions hosting World Cup activity. ⚠️ Reminder: Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace can trigger an undesired security response, including an intercept by #NORAD fighter aircraft. To avoid these outcomes, plan ahead. Fly informed. Fly safe. Enjoy the matches while NORAD watches the skies. Go Canada! Go USA! #WeHaveTheWatch
NORAD graphic depicting a fighter aircraft and soccer ball as part of World Cup 2026 coverage. Texts includes "We'll watch the skies. You watch the pitch." And, "We have the Watch" U.S. and Canda.

ALT NORAD graphic depicting a fighter aircraft and soccer ball as part of World Cup 2026 coverage. Texts includes "We'll watch the skies. You watch the pitch." And, "We have the Watch" U.S. and Canda.

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Canadian Joint Operations Command
@CJOC_COICMay 25
On Friday April 24, 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron responded to a medical emergency at sea aboard a cargo vessel approximately 300 km west of Vancouver Island. SAR Techs were safely lowered onto the vessel and the patient was assessed and transferred to hospital. @RCAF_ARC
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Today the Government of Canada announced a commitment to purchase a future RCAF air demonstration capability. After more than six decades of service 2026 will mark the final season for the CT‑114 Tutor aircraft fleet which has represented Canada with dignity and pride since 1971.
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We are incredibly proud of the women and men who, for decades, have represented CAF with pride at airshows across North America and look forward to joining with Canadians to celebrate the team’s rich history, heritage, and excellence in the Tutor fleet's farewell season.
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Read more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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NORAD was pleased to welcome Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and #RCAF Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen to headquarters this week. The visit highlighted the strength of our 🇨🇦🇺🇸 binational partnership and reinforced ongoing coordination between #NORAD and the @RCAF_ARC on shared priorities, from domain awareness to capability modernization efforts. Engagements with senior leaders and subject matter experts underscore how our integrated approach remains essential to defending North America together. #WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
From left to right, Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen; Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General Huddleston, Deputy Commander of NORAD, and Chief Warrant Officer Plamondon, Canadian Element NORAD Chief Warrant Officer, stand outside NORAD Headquarters, April 14, 2026.

ALT From left to right, Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen; Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General Huddleston, Deputy Commander of NORAD, and Chief Warrant Officer Plamondon, Canadian Element NORAD Chief Warrant Officer, stand outside NORAD Headquarters, April 14, 2026.

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